Schools likely to close amid strike action on October 14
Parents across Ireland have been warned that schools will likely to close during the 24-hour strike action on October 14th. A further day of action is planned for the 21st. Picket lines are expected across the country. The strike is the culmination of months of futile negotiations on public sector pay. On their website Fórsa, […]
2 weeks ago
71% of primary schools ran a deficit last year — now they want the school capitation rate hiked by €50
What the school capitation grant is actually paying for and why they want it linked to inflation If you have a child in primary school in Ireland, you know the letter. It arrives in the schoolbag in September, it is always careful to use the word “voluntary”, and it always mentions heating. According to the […]
1 month ago
Leaving Cert results 2026: Fewer H1s as a record 70,411 students get their grades
A big day for thousands The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has confirmed that fewer top grades have been awarded than last year as grade deflation continues. From 10am this morning, a record 70,411 candidates receive their Leaving Cert results. As RTÉ News reported, provisional results are available through the SEC’s Candidate Self Service Portal and […]
2 months ago
CAO Round Zero offers issued to almost 6,800 applicants
Who qualifies for CAO Round Zero offers Almost 6,800 applicants across Ireland have received their CAO Round Zero offers today, as the Central Applications Office issued a total of 8,980 offers for third-level courses starting this autumn. Those who have been offered a place have until 3pm on 11 August to accept it. Round Zero […]
2 months ago
Over 70% of parents worried about school uniform costs as back-to-school bills mount
Uniforms and digital devices are among the biggest financial concerns. More than seven in ten parents are worried about the cost of school uniforms this year, according to a new survey by Barnardos. The children’s charity surveyed 704 parents of primary and secondary school students and found that more than half are concerned about meeting […]
2 months ago
Government to review school uniform costs amid parent concern
What the Barnardo’s survey found with increasing financial concern The Government is to review school uniform costs as opposition parties call for immediate action on rising back-to-school expenses, the Irish Mirror reports. A new Barnardo’s survey has laid bare the scale of the worry facing families as the new term approaches. More than half of […]
2 months ago